maeshie
/ˈmeɪʃi/ /ˈmɛʃi/Scottish (chiefly Orkney and Shetland )
noun
A barrel-shaped wide-meshed basket or net made from straw, heather, or a similar material, usually hung on a packsaddle and used for carrying heavy or bulky loads.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel Hibbert (1782–1848), antiquary and geologist. From maise + -y.